Significant changes to patent law were enacted when President Barack Obama signed the America Invents Act on September 16, 2011. While this article notes some of the significant changes in patent prosecution, the emphasis is on the effect the 2011 changes portend for patent infringement litigation. Prosecution Changes The most significant change in patent prosecution is the “first inventor to…
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Month: January 2012
Dispatch from Las Vegas and the 2012 CES
Traditional consumer electronics manufacturers and automobile manufacturers are causing the buzz at the 2012 CES. The exhibit spaces of Sony, Samsung, LG, Ford, and Mercedes-Benz are packed with inquisitive visitors. For attendees, traveling light with comfortable shoes is a must. Over 2,500 companies are showing products and services throughout 1.8 million net square feet of exhibitor space. There are 15…